Gastric juice is a liquid produced by the stomach which is essential for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. It is made up of hydrochloric acid, enzymes (such as pepsin), water and salts.

Gastric juice is a liquid produced by the stomach which is essential for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. It is made up of hydrochloric acid, enzymes (such as pepsin), water and salts.

Glands in the inner lining of the stomach make gastric juice. It contains stomach acid, water and a protein called pepsin. It begins to flow as soon as we smell something. The stomach muscle contracts ...